Our print shop includes:
- Plenty of counter space for artists to work at
- Two presses (see below)
- Full ventilation system
- Plate making area with ferrich chloride bath for zinc plates
- Chemical Shower
- Drying rack (54" high and 52" wide with 48 shelves)
- Graphic Chemical Ink and BFK Reeves paper available for purchase
- Artist lounge with stereo

One of the presses that Ventero has is a Conrad Heavy Duty Etching Press. The bed is 30" wide and 60" long.

The other press that Ventero has is a Conrad Muti Media Combo Press. The bed is 27" wide and 48" long.

If you are a print maker and would like to rent our presses, feel free to give us a call at 719-672-0557 to make a reservation. Please make reservations three days in advance.

$100.0 = One-Day Rental

One press usage 9 hours

One hour of assistance from staff member

Drying rack

Plate Making facility and chemicals

Printing supplies purchase

Artist Lounge, Stereo

Free espresso bar drinks

$200.0 = One-Day Rental

Two press usage 9 hours

Drying rack

Printing supplies purchase

Plate Making facility and chemicals

Artist Lounge, Stereo

Free espresso bar drinks

All press rental expenses can be waved if Ventero Open Press asked for an art donation instead of a press fee, art (prints) donations are sometimes more valuable to the press than the rental fee, so printers proofs may be a consideration for the artist and the facility.